28 Gift Ideas To Surprise Someone With At Random

Mar 12, 2024

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There's no need for a special occasion to let someone know they are special to you.

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Number of players: 4-12

Recommended age: 12+

Pieces: 260 cards, 1 electronic timer, 1 game board, 1 Blockbuster sign, and instructions.

Promising review: "This game is so much fun and absolutely hilarious. The rules are very simple and it really is true — if you have seen some movies, you can play this game. You don't need to be a movie aficionado. I played this once at a party and immediately bought it and took it to a game night where two more people also ended up buying it, it's just that fun!" —Jen

Get it from Amazon for $16.40.

Check out a TikTok of the flaming humidifier in action.

Promising review: "I like how this diffuser kind of looks like a mini fireplace and it’s perfect for winter. I also like how long the water of this diffuser lasts — I always add my favorite essential oil in it when I go to sleep every night without worrying it will run out of water. I used to have insomnia and it helped me to sleep through the night with my relaxing essential oil scent, and it also worked as a humidifier." —Benny

Get it from Amazon for $32.69+ (available in four styles).

BTW, you can get the bubble spray in both canine- and feline-safe forms and in all sorts of scents, like gingerbread, blueberry muffin, and birthday cake.

Sniffingtons is a Greenville, South Carolina-based Etsy shop offering flavored bubbles, bandanas, collars, leashes, and other dog accessories.

Promising review: "I bought multiple flavors for my two border collies and they absolutely loved playing with them. Will definitely buy again! The wand is sturdy (he tried taking it out from my hand multiple times) and there’s a lot of solution compared to other dog-friendly bubbles I’ve bought for them. Also, I love how it doesn’t leave any sticky residue on their coats. 100/100 recommend!" —Lineth Garcia

Get it from Sniffingtons on Etsy for $8.50 (available in five scents or unscented).

This product is handmade by Jo-Anne and Gerald Warren in Canada.

Promising review: "This serves double duty as a butterfly feeder and attractive element in a garden." —The Sustainable Shopper

Get it from Uncommon Goods for $42.

Promising review: "I first saw this book on TikTok and decided to look more into it. I purchased four total because I know some people holding onto things that are difficult to let go of. It’s a great way to look at things from a different perspective and truly hold yourself accountable to different things in your life. I love what it stands for and I look forward to when I burn mine after I’m done. Self love, self care, and meditation for a better state of mind tomorrow is always the goal. I definitely recommend it to those susceptible to change and the willingness to try things different. You’re so much more than what’s been done to you and someone’s inability to see your worth does not decrease your value. Choose you for a change." —Brent Helm

Get it from Amazon for $7.32.

Number of players: 2 to 4

Recommended age: 8+

Pieces: one die, four cardboard players, a game book (with the OG artwork), 48 outfits cards, door (with photos of the dates inside), and instructions.

Promising review: "This is a silly, throwback game to 50s styles and attitudes, but fun to play with your besties — especially after a glass or two of wine!! Perfect for a night in." —Kindle Customer

Get it from Amazon for $27.99.

FYI, This nifty gadget also works with your Kindle and can use your camera to take photos or video from up to 33 feet away.

Promising review: "I have a TikTok obsession, and I am thrilled with this ring! I love how versatile it is, too, where I can flip book pages on my phone and go through music as well. It’s easy to use and set up if your follow the instructions." —The Shopper around the Corner

Get it from Amazon for $20.97+ (available in three colors).

Check out a TikTok of the colander in action.

Promising review: "Absolutely love this fruit bowl! The bottom comes off for drainage and it’s super easy to clean. It looks great on the counter and fits a decent amount of fruit! Great find and I would recommend this product!" —Faith Reviews

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "I was taken aback by how well done this book is. It's visually stunning. If you want a great gift for the boba lover – this is it. It's a great coffee table book. The content is like Julia Child's Mastering The Art of French Cooking but in this case it's boba. It is that well done. Soup to nuts or milk to booze. The authors tell you about the history of boba, layout the needed tools, the recipes have stunning pictures, and they explain the ingredients. The book is complimented by their personal antidotes throughout (speech bubbles were a nice add). You feel like they are talking to you about their passion." —D Lee

Get it from Amazon for $15.79.

This brand has a massive collection of eye-catching scratch-off posters. Browse around the Mappiners main page and you can totally find a perfect poster for every person on your holiday gift list!

Promising review: "I purchased this as a fun gift for my husband on our anniversary and we were able to scratch one off while we were still at dinner. The poster is thick and nice quality. The scratch film comes away easily and cleanly. It will be fun to make our way through this list." —Vicki Theurer Crider

Get it from Amazon for $28.99.

Each bash cake is 7-1/2 inches tall, 7 inches wide, and has about 8 ounces of pretzels inside.

Get it from Dylan's Candy Bar for $60.

Promising review: "I got this candle for myself to try out before I sent it as a gift. The presentation is flawless, with a nice-looking box, and the weight of the candle is impressive. I put it on my table and didn't even light it, and still, the fragrance was apparent without being overpowering. I highly recommend this candle for a great gift and for yourself when you want something special. This is my own personal review, and I didn't get this for free. I just really like it." —suzy myrs

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in 10 scents).

Promising review: "This game is very fun and takes no time at all to learn how to play. Great deal for less than $8 too!" —Ashley

Get it from Amazon for $9.79.

Check out a TikTok of the Ote sparkling water maker in action.

Promising review: "Love this bottle/soda maker. I am obsessed with fizzy drinks and cannot take my bulkier at-home maker with me to work or when I travel. This maker allowed me the compact convenience of taking my fizzy drinks everywhere I go. I can control what I put in my body and always get my flavors I love. 10 out of 10 do recommend! —Zeusboomer911

Get it from Amazon for $46.99+ (available in seven colors).

Number of players: 1

Recommended age: 5+

Pieces: one hand held gaming device.

Promising review: "This was such a nice gift to myself and it kept me entertained for a while. This was a nice throwback to my childhood. The battery life is amazing." —Jess

Get it from Amazon for $18.29+ (available in 44 styles).

Set includes a retractable net, two paddles, three balls, and case.

Promising review: "I got this for my son for Christmas. We don’t have a lot of space for a full ping pong table but I have a long dinning table that is perfect. This is easy to assemble and it changes up family game night. Great fun!!" —Heather Gould

Get it from Amazon for $33.99 (available in three other set options).

This includes over 350 images; photographs, graphic design, illustrations, and more from the suffragettes to women's rights activists today.

Get it from Amazon for $35.60.

Promising review: "This salt gun is SO MUCH FUN! I hate flies so this is the perfect solution. It's like a Nerf gun but shoots salt instead. It's not too heavy to hold. However the pump is tough to pull back, which is perfect for an adult but difficult for kids. If you shoot yourself in the hands or arm, it stings a tiny bit but that's it. I Highly recommend it! Happy hunting!" —Q. Nguyen

Get it from Amazon for $49.95.

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Promising review: "This is the perfect throw for summer nights as it is lightweight. Yet since it is muslin it will adjust to the climate so I'm sure it will be so cozy during the winter time. It's beautiful and so soft and now I don't have to steal my son's blankets! It is so soft, cuddly, and beautiful." —A&E

Get it from Amazon for $34.89+ (available in four sizes/styes and 10 colors).

Promising review: "This is a super-fun lamp with various poses. The ability to change the stance is fun for my toddler and helps develop his creativity. It looks good on our desk. I also loved that it is touch sensor activated to give it a premium look and feel. I do wish it had better cord management, so maybe a good upgrade for the manufacturer. Overall I'm satisfied and it met my expectations." —Bargain

Get it from Amazon for $46.88+ (available in five styles).

I own this! I have mine hanging in my kitchen windowsill. I've had it for ages and like the design for several things. I've successfully grown plants from avocado pits and I'm currently using it to regrow green onions. I buy green onions, chop up what I need for a recipe, throw the rest into this planter with water, and watch my green onions grow for future meals. It's great!

Promising review: "I am absolutely obsessed with this vase. I had been searching a long time for bigger vases with a narrow neck to grow my avocado plant, and this was exactly what I needed! The bottom is nice and wide, and allows so much room for root growth. The glass is not real glass, it seems like it’s some type of high quality plastic. But it still looks very nice!" —Alysia

Get it from Amazon for $22.99.

Promising review: "I purchased this for my adult daughter’s birthday. As you probably know, they are hard to shop for. The look in her eyes when she opened the package said it all. She also said it was so beautiful that she might use it as bathroom decor. This is elegance in the soap world." —Jus Sheryl

Get them from Amazon for $22.95 (available in three styles).

Promising review: "I love this nifty and super cute little gadget! I'm death to can openers — from the pricey ones to the dollar store brand. I've been known to bring home a new opener and kill it after one use. I don't know? Call it a super power. Anyhoo, so far this sturdy (I love that all the pieces are metal) and adorbs little car works great every time. I've been using it regularly for a month now and it's a perfect round-trip every time!" —Stephanie Christine

Get it from Amazon for $14.95.

Promising review: "This thing is awesome. My husband and I hide this around the house from each other and sometimes it takes months to find. How awesome is it to be able to yell out 'yes! I found the potato!' and have that make total sense?! Doesn't matter if we're having a little argument or not, we still get excited about it. Not the common use for a stress reliever, but we have fun playing our silly little game. 😊 Certainly keeps things entertaining." —TM

Get it from Amazon for $8.49.

Promising review: "This looks like a high-end, very expensive vase for such an amazing price! I was so impressed when it arrived, and I can’t wait to display it in my house. 🤩" —Quinne

Get it from Amazon for $22.65+ (available in four colors).

It's reflective, so it glows! Some of the reviewers suggest that you attach it with Velcro, or another kind of hook-and-loop adhesive, so you can easily remove and re-attach the cover as needed.

Promising review: "I bought this knowing it would just be a piece of plastic, but didn't care because I thought it would be fun to have on my car. I've received so many compliments so it definitely was a good buy." —ewitt3

Get it from Amazon for $18.95.

Promising review: "This was a gift for my stepfather and he loves it! He loves recording the different beers he’s tasted, and this guide is simple but great with descriptions of flavors and tasting notes." —Deanna Wegman

Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

Promising review: "Looks real, like a real chicken nugget. Actual size and color of a fast food chicken nugget. My granddaughter, the chicken nugget fanatic, loved it. I was pleasantly surprised by the accuracy. I would buy it again." —Brad Munk

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

Reviews in this post have bee edited for length and clarity.